PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahangir Hooshmand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Warren
vs
Hooshmand

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jahangir Hooshmand!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooshmand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warren tries to avoid it but Hooshmand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warren to the ground. Warren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warren has his takedown stuffed

and Hooshmand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Warren decides to pull guard.

Hooshmand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooshmand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooshmand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooshmand on the ground.
Warren wants to sweep here but Hooshmand controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren trying to keep a closed guard but Hooshmand is proving a slippery customer.
Hooshmand trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Warren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warren lands in his opponent's guard.
Hooshmand working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hooshmand is on top in guard.

Warren has his foot on Hooshmand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hooshmand works his way back into a safe position though.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Hooshmand from controlling successfully.
Warren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooshmand trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hooshmand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooshmand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooshmand won't allow Warren to sweep him here.

Hooshmand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooshmand trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warren throws a right and a left that Hooshmand avoids nicely.
Hooshmand has his takedown stuffed

and Warren counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hooshmand!
Warren is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooshmand is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hooshmand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Warren moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hooshmand has worked his arm free - good work by Hooshmand!
Hooshmand regains half guard.
Hooshmand is staying active underneath Warren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hooshmand is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Warren is stalling here. Hooshmand is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Warren seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hooshmand has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Hooshmand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Warren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hooshmand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hooshmand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Warren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hooshmand tries to keep at a distance but Warren has taken the fight into the clinch.

Warren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooshmand.
Hooshmand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warren counters with a low kick, right behind Hooshmand 's knee.

Hooshmand looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hooshmand has gone for a leg lock! Warren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hooshmand's guard.
Warren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hooshmand is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooshmand wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
Warren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warren wants to pass the guard but Hooshmand is keeping the position.
Warren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooshmand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren looking to sit in guard and control but Hooshmand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hooshmand trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Warren misses with a takedown

and Hooshmand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Warren won't be happy with that.

Hooshmand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hooshmand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooshmand is looking to escape.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooshmand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warren is working away from the top position though.
Warren is taking a breather. Hooshmand says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Warren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooshmand trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warren misses with a takedown attempt

so Hooshmand counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hooshmand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warren is trying to control the position but Hooshmand postures up.

Hooshmand stands up and waves to Warren to follow him.

Warren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hooshmand fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jahangir Hooshmand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Warren throws a head kick but Hooshmand moves out of range.
Warren looks to land a combination but Hooshmand avoids it well.
Frank Warren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooshmand with a lazy takedown attempt

and Warren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hooshmand's guard now.
Hooshmand is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hooshmand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warren stopping the sweep attempt from Hooshmand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warren would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hooshmand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooshmand is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Warren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hooshmand to the mat! Hooshmand manages to get full guard.
Warren wants to stand and escape but instead Hooshmand has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Warren trying to keep a closed guard but Hooshmand is proving a slippery customer.
Hooshmand trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to stand and escape but Hooshmand is having none of it.
Warren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooshmand passes Warren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hooshmand is looking for a kimura but Warren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hooshmand to get the leverage.
Warren wants to get back to full guard.
Warren is not content to let Hooshmand control the position.

Hooshmand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warren keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hooshmand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hooshmand.

Hooshmand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warren is just riding it out for now. Hooshmand eventually gives up the hold.
Hooshmand trying to mount his opponent but Warren defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warren tries to get to full guard but Hooshmand has control of the leg.
Hooshmand uses his free foot to push down on Warren's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warren.

Hooshmand is working for a guillotine from mount but Warren frees his head quite easily.

Hooshmand moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Warren has worked his arm free - good work by Warren!
Hooshmand working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!